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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1903
Page
6
A school for librarians will be conducted by the public library commission of Indiana at Winona assembly and summer school. Instruction will be in the form of lectures illustrated by bibliographies suggestive units supplies and handbooks of information.
A German tug towed the Wadan from New York to Yokohama after losing two masts and a rudder near Cooktown New Guinea. The ship jettisoned 15,000 tons of cargo and was picked up with eight Edith crew aboard, including Captain Deitel and others. The Edith was wrecked at sea with its crew.
The In-Gana Institution for the Deaf and Dumb will hold its annual commencement on June 10 with four of eight graduates delivering oral essays in English. Speakers include Bias Laurie Lignette Heede of Indianapolis on Newspapers and Frances Bella Merriman of Indianapolis on Personality, with others from Haysville, Marion, Lafayette, Montpelier, Alexandria, and Seymour.
In Milwaukee two thieves posed as thirsty strangers using a cup of water to distract a woman, then stole her purse. A second scheme targeted a saloon owner and wife, where two men used a fake gold bill trick to drain cash, leaving $5 short in the till. Both incidents exposed weak protections against petty theft.
Stay M Johanna Sullivan, aged 72, testified at Ben Wade’s murder trial for her sister Kate Sullivan’s death. Her dramatic, near whispered description of the assault, with eyes fixed on Wade, portrayed the attack by three men, including Wade, Landis, and Ware, as she and Kate were struck and bound before Kate was killed. Cross examination failed to alter her details, a striking courtroom moment in a case that shook Toled o.
Michael Jefferson, county assessor, hosts a curious catalog of artifacts from old coins to a spoon once used by Gen. Ben Butler. His imagined den would rival Aedin McGregor's, with items like a petrified wool specimen and a famous mare’s gear. Local ads for dental care, bread, cigars, and May travel specials fill the rest of the page.
The annual conference of the German Baptists, known as the Dunkards, opens in Bellefontaine with delegates from every state and territory. Expected Sunday attendance reaches about 6,000 visitors. Moderator Elder Sanger from South Bend opens proceedings. Debates will cover church name change, potential state insurance, labor union participation, and tobacco use by members seeking office.
A political sensation gripped the town Friday as Lace Tanner, warden of Cheater penitentiary, retired and Adrigen Smith elected to replace him. Col. Thor Scout named adjutant general amid sudden board decisions. The Chester prison board had urged removal last winter. Gov. Varna delayed until summer. Tanner is a brother of former Governor Tanner.
Notice announces sheriff sale in Marion County Indiana on June 7 and June 15 for two deeds and a mortgage decree. It lists defendants Henry Mang and William Enneld, creditors A. F. Jones and others, property details in Russell’s subdivision Indianapolis, bid procedures, and attorney details. Also includes bids for school building and heating projects with deposit requirements and contract conditions.
Sheriff sale notices for Marion County Indiana advertise two decrees. First, Henry Mungin vs ALR Robertson with sale June 13 1913 at 7pm at the Marion County Courthouse to settle rents and profits for a seven year term on property in Norris addition Indianapolis. Second, Marion Trust Company trustee vs Harry M Haldeman et al with sale June 6 1913 at 6pm to settle rents and profits on described Marion County real estate including portions of Southeast Quarter Section 4 Township 8 Range 1 with interest and costs, subject to valuation and appraisal laws.
Certified decree from Marion County Superior Court requires sale of Lot 13 in Bruce Addn Indianapolis to satisfy a $533.50 debt with interest. Sale set for June 5, 19%, at 1 to 4 PM at the Marion County Courthouse, Indianapolis. Property is fee simple for up to seven years, subject to valuation laws. Attorney W. V. Becker for platnum.
By virtue of a decree from the Marion County Court a public sale is set for June 6 at 1 to 4 pm in the Marion County courthouse to settle a judgment of five hundred ninety six dollars and thirty one cents plus interest and costs. The property is Lot 864 in Stout's Vermont Street Addition to Indianapolis with rents and profits for a term over seven years. If rents do not cover the debt, the fee simple may be sold to satisfy the decree. Robert Metzger is Sheriff and Charles Barrett is attorney for plaintiffs.
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